Zimbabwe
----Food, Cultures, and History----
Food
Peanut Butter Rice
Peanut butter rice is traditionally made with white rice. It is one of the top nutritional foods because it is made with all natural peanut butter.
Sadza
Sadza is a staple for the Zimbabwean people. it is made with white maize that is sometimes called "Kenya". Sadza is usually served in a bowl or on separate plates. It is usually eaten, rolled into balls and dipped into such as meat, sauce, gravy, or stewed vegetables.
Mopane Worms
Mopane Worms are a large catipillar also known as Gonimbrasia Belina. They are also a big food staple in Zimbabwe. To prepare Mopane Worms, first Zimbabwe people squeeze the insides out of the worms. Then, they dry the worms until they are as crunchy as a potato chips, or they are cooked and soaked in sauce. They are very nutritious.
Culture
Hero's Day
Hero's is celebrated to honor the heroes of the nation because they have sacrificed their lives or done something great for the nation. This holiday dates back to July,1978 when the Zo Zahla freedom fighters came to the Marpir village.
Unity day
The holiday began in 1997 to celebrate Zimbabwe's two political parties the Zanu-P5 and PF-Zapu. This holiday is celebrated by having sporting events, in which the winning team receives the Unity cup. Also in Masivingo the celebrate by featuring popular singers and musicians.
Africa day
This holiday began in 1963 it celebrates the Oragnisal of African Unity. On this holiday the leaders of the Ababa Ethiopia. It is basically like how our founding fathers got together to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Zimbabwe's history
Zimbabwe's Culture and History
Zimbabwe History Summary
Zimbabwe was named after the historical stone structure called "Great Zimbabwe," this structure was built between 800 and 1500 A.D. Zimbabwe was taken over by the Rhodesian, and forced to adapt to a whole new lifestyle. The Zimbabwean people fought for their independence. By the 19th centaury Shaka's general Mzilikazi settled in the western part of Zimbabwe to fight the enemy (the Rhodesians). After the Zimbabwe won the war against the Rhodesians they finally after years of fighting won their independence and on April 18, 1980 Zimbabwe's Independence Day was founded.